Extension Activities

  • Write the sequel to one of the picture books you have examined as part of this activity. Include suggestions to the illustrator for images to accompany your story.

  • Advertising and Image - This is a webquest that focuses on the ways in which men and women are portrayed in the media. Use the knowledge and skills you have gained in relation to visual literacy in order to complete this webquest.

Futher picture books to study:


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"The Rabbits" Written by John Marsden, Illustrated by Shaun Tan

http://www.shauntan.net/books/the-rabbits.html
http://www.johnmarsden.com.au/home.html

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"The Red Tree" Written by Shaun Tan, Illustrated by Shaun Tan

http://www.shauntan.net/books/red-tree.html


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"Dreamwalker" Written by Isobelle Carmody, Illustrated by Steve Woolman

http://www.latrobe.edu.au/childlit/Reviews/Dreamwalker.htm
http://biography.jrank.org/pages/1835/Woolman-Steven-1969-2004.html